Colorado Cannabis & Marijuana Laws

Cannabis Laws in Crested Butte & Colorado

As you might have heard, if you are an adult over the age of 21 with a valid ID (passport or driver’s license), you can now legally purchase and possess cannabis (marijuana) in Colorado! Keep in mind there are some rules to be aware of before you go to purchase marijuana in Crested Butte or any other Colorado cannabis facility abiding by the new laws.

Residents may purchase up to one ounce in a single transaction.

Non-residents are restricted to purchasing a maximum of 7 grams of marijuana (¼ ounce) in a single transaction.

Both residents and non-residents may possess up to one ounce at any given time.

Stores operate from 8am to midnight. Denver stores are required to close by 7pm.

The way the amendment is worded actually allows for possession of one ounce of THC. So in addition to buds (flowers), you can also enjoy many types of cannabis concentrates and edible forms of marijuana during your visit to SOMA Wellness Lounge and other retail locations around Colorado.

Smoking in public may not quite yet be socially acceptable and can lead to trouble with authorities. Discretion is usually required and always appreciated. Amendment 64 does NOT permit the consumption of marijuana “openly and publicly”, you can still get a ticket for doing so, similar to open container laws for drinking in public.

On-site consumption is hard to find with regulations stating that they’re not exempt from indoor clean air regulations, unlike cigar clubs. Cannabis clubs have started to pop-up though they are still in their infancy. Some locations allow indoor smoking since they are ‘private’, others just allow inside vaping and outside smoking.

“Avoid smoking near other people such as busy sidewalks and bus stops, and it is unlikely you will attract attention. Personally in Denver any alley works fine for a quick session, but please be aware Denver Police have increased citations for public consumption. In the first three quarters of 2014, Denver Police issued 668 public consumption citations. This amounts to a 470% increase from the same period in 2013, when 117 citations were issued. An e-cigarette personal vaporizer can be your best friend if you want the option to puff without anyone noticing. These have gotten very popular in Colorado, as they don’t really leave any odor and are very low key.” Source

If the police suspect you are driving stoned, they can require you take a blood test. Refusal to do so can result in similar penalties as refusing a breathalyzer test, such as loss of license. The legal limit of THC is 5 nanograms per milliliter of blood. Interestingly the law allows for a defendant to introduce evidence that marijuana did not impair their driving ability. Best advice though is to drive sober in all situations.

Don’t bring any marijuana home Colorado is being watched closely the FEDs, and although it is tempting to bring some of our delicious product back to your home state, doing so has the potential to give the DEA and Feds a reason to crack down. Be smart as the postal inspectors are also keeping a close eye on packages being sent outbound from Colorado.

Your right to possess marijuana in Colorado does not apply when you are visiting national parks, national forests or monuments, or other federal properties such as courthouses. Possession of marijuana on federal land is punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of $1,000 on the first offense, along with a 15-day mandatory sentence that can be extended to two years in prison for a second offense. After that, perpetrators can receive a 90-day to three-year prison term, and a $5,000 fine.

Yes. The only cap on how much you can buy is the legal possession limit: No one who is not a medical-marijuana patient can possess more than an ounce of marijuana at a time. But that’s up to the customer to abide by.

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Yes, you should come to a stop and pull out of the way of other skiers before medicating. Just kidding, it is actually illegal to use cannabis products in Colorado National Parks. Please refer to our Colorado Medication Guide.

Yes. It is illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana and it can result in a DUI, just like alcohol. Anyone with 5 nanograms or more of THC per milliliter in whole blood while driving can be arrested for DUI. The consequences of DUI is dependent on the driver but they can include fines, jail time, and a revoked license.

It is up to the discretion of the hotel if it allows marijuana smoke to be consumed in their smoking rooms (the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act limits all smoking to at most 25 percent of rooms). You should ask the hotel if they allow it.

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Soma is awesome all around, great prices, people are knowledgeable and friendly as well as a cool looking interior with local artist on the walls. Voted #1 some where!!

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Soma is awesome all around, great prices, people are knowledgeable and friendly as well as a cool looking interior with local artist on the walls. Voted #1 some where!!

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09/17/2014

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Been a customer since they opened and I've got to say they have to best service and buds in comparison with most dispensaries in the valley.

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09/17/2014

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Soma is awesome all around, great prices, people are knowledgeable and friendly as well as a cool looking interior with local artist on the walls. Voted #1 some where!!

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Hands down the best dispensary in Colorado! Great prices and its weighed way heavy! The staff is very friendly and always make me feel welcome! With out a doubt I'm always going to be going to soma for anything I need. Oh yeah and their hash is out of this world!!

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11/21/2013

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I had a great week long stay in Crested Butte during August 2014. I checked out the other adult use shops in town but ended up coming back to Soma every time. As a newbie to the Colorado scene, the staff was very helpful and didn't mind explaining purchase/consumption laws to me. The product quality was A+. Very upscale storefront, too. I'll be back next year! :)

SouthernGent

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08/13/2014

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Soma is the best dispensary!!! Plenty of options and the staff is AMAZING! ESpecially RIley! Keep on keepin on!

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08/07/2014

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Soma is the bombdigity and Riley is the beeznasty! Live and let live!

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At any retail store, costumer service is one of the most important aspects to running a successful business and SOMA is very concerned with their customers satisfaction of their products. They staff is knowledgable and friendly. Great store, and best in CB for sure.

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08/07/2014

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I've been to the other dispensaries in town and this is my favorite. Biggest selection by far. Nice waiting area. Friendly staff that know what they're talking about. Great products and prices

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08/04/2014

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Lots of different strands and edibles, very clean and good atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great prices! A lot bigger than other dispensaries in town too

Arichland

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Awesome store with helpful employees and a nice selection! Lots of edibles and many strains to choose from at good prices. This place has a great attitude and cool artwork to boot, I visit every time I'm in the area.

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08/01/2014

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The Soma Wellness Lounge is a great shop, the employees are super friendly and helpful, and I've never been disappointed with any of my purchases. I would definitely recommend this place!

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07/30/2014

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Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great prices, great selection! Highly recommended!

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07/28/2014

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Soma has great prices, excellent selection of dank buds! Recommended as a first stop if you are new to the areas dispensaries!

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07/28/2014

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This has been my favorite dispensary so far, I have been to 6 and felt like Soma was my home, The staff was very nice and helpful. My favorite is the watermelon chewies. The drinks are yummy too,

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07/26/2014

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Always helpful. Always patient and polite. Y'all never look bored or disinterested. Even went the extra mile to phone me when a strain arrived!